Is Lakeview safe?
Winston-Salem, North Carolina · safety score updated nightly
Mostly yes, with normal city awareness.
VibeLoco rates Lakeview as “Go, stay aware”.
Gogo's take on Lakeview
“Go with care. Lakeview is a modest, largely residential neighborhood in north Winston-Salem that is generally quiet and peaceful during daylight hours. While violent crime rates are relatively low compared to the city center, visitors should remain mindful of sporadic property crime and vehicle break-ins.”
Local law enforcement has periodically focused patrols on preventing vehicle break-ins and property thefts throughout north Winston-Salem neighborhoods.
About the area
Lakeview is an established suburban neighborhood in northern Winston-Salem featuring mid-century single-family homes and quiet, tree-lined streets. It primarily serves as a residential enclave with quick vehicular access to surrounding commercial corridors along University Parkway and North Point Boulevard.
- Quiet Residential
- Car-Dependent
- Wooded Suburb
- Mid-Century
Walking and biking in Lakeview
Walk score: 28/100 · Bike score: 32/100
There is no municipal bike-share program in the area, and riding requires sharing standard vehicular lanes due to a lack of dedicated bike infrastructure.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Suburban residential setting with low traffic and established single-family homes
- Significantly lower violent crime rates compared to central and eastern Winston-Salem districts
- Convenient driving access to major arterials including US-52 and University Parkway
Cons
- Vulnerable to occasional opportunistic property crime and driveway vehicle break-ins
- Car-dependent layout with minimal commercial amenities inside the residential core
- Inconsistent sidewalk coverage and limited street lighting on interior residential lanes
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is not a significant factor within the residential blocks of Lakeview, though occasional panhandling occurs along major commercial strip malls on University Parkway.
What Lakeview is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and quiet as residents commute to work and school, with safe conditions for morning walks.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Remains calm and low-traffic, feeling safe and standard for a suburban residential community.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Subdued and family-oriented as activity winds down, though dimly lit streets warrant situational awareness.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Quiet and largely deserted; walking alone late is discouraged due to minimal street lighting and isolated corridors.
Transit, parking and getting around
Winston-Salem Transit Authority (WSTA) operates bus routes along surrounding arterials like University Parkway connecting to the Clark Campbell Transportation Center downtown; there is no rail or BRT transit.
Parking is straightforward and free, with ample space along residential streets and abundant parking lots at nearby shopping plazas.
Things to do in Lakeview
- Explore the walking trails and historic colonial buildings at nearby Historic Bethabara Park
- Enjoy outdoor recreation, disc golf, and picnic shelters at Horizon Park just north of the neighborhood
- Browse local shopping and dining options along the nearby University Parkway and North Point commercial strips
Local favorites
- Monte Del Rey Mexican Restaurant · Mexican Restaurant · 4.4★ (1150)A relaxed neighborhood fixture serving traditional Mexican combination platters, fajitas, and margaritas.
- Putters Patio & Grill · American Grill · 4.4★ (1820)Longtime local spot known for casual pub favorites, burgers, steaks, and a spacious patio area.
- TJ's Deli · Deli · 4.6★ (890)Beloved local deli offering oversized specialty sandwiches, subs, and traditional deli sides.
Scores are safety-driven — recent reported crime and local news plus Census income, poverty, housing, education, household and access data — refreshed nightly. Walk and bike scores are shown separately and do not affect the safety score. A guide, not a guarantee — conditions change street to street.